05/28/2026
First Tee-GWDC announced it has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with Marcus Byrd, professional golfer and alum of First Tee-Greater Washington, DC, to serve as chapter ambassador. This is the chapter’s second consecutive year sponsoring Byrd.
The agreement includes First Tee-Greater Washington, DC logo placement on the A-panel of Byrd’s staff bag which will be used when he’s competing in professional tournaments plus appearances at local events including hosting a youth golf clinic at Langston Golf Course in memory of his father, Larry, who taught him the game.
“We’re proud to partner again with Marcus who is one of our most successful alumni golfers and a wonderful person who exhibits the core values and key commitments of First Tee on and off the course,” said Tony Kavanagh, Board Chairman, First Tee-Greater Washington, DC. “Marcus was involved with our Chapter for many years where he made lifelong friendships and developed his golf skills as well as his life and leadership skills.” Press release: https://bit.ly/4uc6Eo8
